SINGAPORE, Sept 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Academic Labs, the team building the first Universal Database of Knowledge for decentralized autonomous learning, has secured a strategic investment from Evergreen Profits.The announcement follows the recent listing of Academic Labs’ native token, $AAX, on Biconomy—an inflection point that broadens liquidity and participation while aligning incentives across developers, contributors, and institutional partners.What is Academic Labs?Academic Labs is architecting a transparent, interoperable knowledge layer where AI agents can autonomously learn, verify, and teach skills.By combining gamified learning, DAO-based governance, and data interoperability, the project aims to create a consensus-driven intelligence substrate that is open, verifiable, and portable across ecosystems.Since launching its MVP in January 2024, Academic Labs has seen rapid adoption—200,000 videos and challenges completed in the first month—alongside notable community and institutional engagement through hackathons and courses at QS Top 50 universities. Its Project Education initiative now supports over 20 ecosystems and reaches more than two million people worldwide.On the market front, the project recorded over $6M in first-day trading volume on Gate and completed BGA’s light incubation program under Bybit.Strategic Timing: Post-$AAX Biconomy ListingThe timing of Evergreen Profits’ investment is strategically significant. With $AAX newly listed on Biconomy, Academic Labs gains distribution that can anchor real utility: staking for curation and quality assurance, contributor rewards for challenge creation and validation, and governance participation in how the Universal Knowledge Graph is expanded and audited.Investor Fit and ComplementarityEvergreen Profits’ thesis-driven approach—built on adapting to cyclical market regimes—complements this next phase by emphasizing operational discipline, risk-aware growth, and standards that support long-term composability. Their portfolio experience across AI, data, and Web3 is expected to inform Academic Labs’ interoperability roadmap and agent-facing APIs.The investment will be directed toward three priorities.First, deepening the core protocol: advancing the Universal Knowledge Graph, extending agent APIs, and implementing on-chain verifiable credentials for proof-of-skill.Second, strengthening governance and incentives: refining DAO mechanisms for reputation, staking, and curation to ensure that knowledge ingestion and validation are transparent, auditable, and resistant to manipulation.Third, accelerating ecosystem growth: expanding university partnerships, developer programs, and cross-chain integrations so that content supply, challenge design, and agent training data scale in tandem with quality controls.What distinguishes this partnership is its emphasis on verifiability and portability. In an environment increasingly shaped by agentic AI, the bottleneck is not model capacity but trustworthy, structured knowledge and the signals that govern its use.By coupling $AAX’s broadened liquidity with Evergreen Profits’ cycle-aware capital and operational guidance, Academic Labs aims to turn raw educational content into an on-chain, consensus-curated knowledge asset that AI agents can query, learn from, and contribute back to—while users retain visibility into provenance and incentives.About Academic LabsAcademic Labs is building the 1st Universal Database of Knowledge that empowers decentralized autonomous learning for AI agents that assist users in acquiring skills and knowledge, fostering consensus-based intelligence for all of human society. Through gamification, DAOs, and data interoperability, we offer a limitless, transparent, and personalized channel for sharing and learning various skills.Trade AAX: https://www.biconomy.com/exchange/AAX_USDTSocial LinksX: https://x.com/Acad_LabsTelegram Group: https://t.me/academic_labsLinktree: https://linktr.ee/academic_labsDiscord: https://discord.gg/academic-labsMedia ContactBrand: Academic LabsContact: Media teamWebsite: https://acad.live Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The recent Presidential Proclamation from the White House, instituting a substantial one-time fee of US$100,000 for new H-1B visa holders entering the United States, has created uncertainty for employers and professionals navigating the global talent market. While the policy aims to incentivize domestic hiring, it also accelerates the need for cost-effective and compliant international workforce solutions. Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (Nasdaq: GLXG) ("Galaxy" or the "Company"), a leading global payroll provider in the Asia-Pacific region, is committed to helping companies navigate these changes with its specialized suite of services.Rising Demand for EOR and International Payroll ServicesThe new regulation significantly increases the cost and complexity of relocating international talent to the U.S. In response, multinational corporations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups with limited budgets, are expected to seek alternative deployment models to maintain access to a global talent pool without incurring prohibitive expenses.To circumvent the hefty fee and intricate visa processes, businesses are increasingly likely to adopt remote hiring models, engaging talent directly in their home countries. This shift drives demand for Employer of Record (EOR) and international payroll outsourcing services, which allow companies to legally employ staff abroad without establishing a local entity."This policy has created challenges for employers and workers alike," said Mr. Wai Hong Lao, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Our expertise in payroll outsourcing and employment services across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and Mainland China in the Asia-Pacific region positions us to help companies navigate these changes and ensure full compliance with local regulations."Enhanced Capabilities with Stablecoin SettlementsGalaxy Payroll Group has further enhanced its service offerings by supporting payroll settlements in stablecoins. This innovative payment method provides companies with a more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective solution for managing cross-border payroll, especially for remote employees. By leveraging stablecoins, Galaxy Payroll Group helps companies reduce the risks associated with currency fluctuations and streamline their international payroll processes.Accelerated Adoption of Integrated Payroll TechnologyAs companies build more distributed teams, the need for streamlined, transparent, and efficient cross-border payroll management becomes critical. Galaxy Payroll Group’s focused technological solutions are designed to simplify multi-jurisdiction payroll processing, tax calculations, and compliance reporting within its operational regions. This capability aligns perfectly with the growing need to manage dispersed teams effectively, making integrated payroll technology a necessity rather than a luxury.Broad Market Opportunity for All U.S. EmployersThe new policy presents significant challenges for companies of all sizes, from SMEs to large multinational corporations like Microsoft, which employ a large number of H-1B visa holders. Galaxy Payroll Group’s comprehensive suite of services, including EOR, international payroll outsourcing, and stablecoin settlements, offers scalable and flexible solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. By leveraging these services, companies can continue to access skilled professionals globally, ensuring they remain competitive in the international talent market."Our services are designed to support companies across the spectrum, from SMEs to large multinational corporations," Mr. Lao noted. "By leveraging our EOR and payroll services, these companies can continue to access skilled professionals globally, ensuring they remain competitive in the international talent market."Galaxy Payroll Group is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for efficient, compliant, and cost-effective international workforce management solutions. With its specialized suite of services, including support for stablecoin settlements, Galaxy Payroll Group provides a comprehensive and flexible solution to help companies navigate the complex global employment landscape. Galaxy Payroll Group remains committed to providing innovative and compliant solutions to support companies in their global talent management strategies.About Galaxy Payroll Group LimitedGalaxy Payroll Group Limited is a leading payroll outsourcing service provider based in Hong Kong. The company specializes in delivering HR and payroll solutions to multinational companies across various industries. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, GLXG operates in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and the PRC, offering payroll outsourcing, employment services, and consultancy to businesses of all sizes.For more information, please visit Galaxy Payroll Group's website: www.galaxyapac.com.Forward-Looking StatementsMatters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "potential," "may," "should," "expect" "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Karen DengPhone:(852) 3594 6407Email: pr-team@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BANGKOK, Sept 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SCGJWD Logistics PCL (SET: SJWD), the largest integrated logistics and supply chain service provider in ASEAN, is further expanding its cold storage warehouse business, increasing coverage from the CLMV + China group of countries to Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. This enlarged regional cluster reinforces the Company's position as a strong Cold Chain Hub in ASEAN, capitalizing on the growth of cold storage in the region and leveraging cold storage as a growth driver for the core business.SCGJWD Logistics Co-CEOs: Mr. Bunn Kasemsup (L) and Mr. Charvanin Bunditkitsada (R)Mr. Bunn Kasemsup, Co-CEO of SCGJWD Logistics, remarked that the Company recognized the economic growth potential in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore as leading ASEAN countries driving regional economies. "We are expanding our cold storage warehouse and temperature-controlled transport business from the 'CLMV + China' group of countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam + China) to these Southeast Asian countries to enhance our position as a Cold Chain Hub in ASEAN – a strong center of the cold storage warehouse business in ASEAN, including the creation of a regional cold storage warehouse clusters."SCGJWD has invested in logistics services in Indonesia since 2017 through joint venture PT SCG Barito Logistics, and is capable of providing country-wide logistics services, covering the major islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, and Maluku. Services include land transport, general warehousing and dangerous goods storage, with a fleet of more than 200 trucks. In 2025, SCGJWD expects to realize a revenue of US$45 million, an 8% year-on-year increase, mainly from serving customers within the SCGJWD Group and Thai companies investing in Indonesia. SCGJWD has also entered into a joint venture with the Samudera Group, a major Indonesian shipping line operator, to manage cold storage warehouses, and is in negotiations for a business collaboration with a major Indonesian cold storage warehouse operator, which runs seven cold storage warehouses with a combined capacity of 30,000-40,000 pallets.In the Philippines, SCGJWD partnered with Royal Cargo, Inc (RCI), a leading integrated logistics and cold storage service provider in the country, to establish SCG Logistics Philippines Co., Ltd., a joint venture in 2023. SCGJWD recognized growth opportunities in the cold storage business in the Philippines and the potential in Royal Cargo, which operates over 140,000 square meters of cold storage space, capable of accommodating over 33,000 pallets. Discussions are currently underway to further expand investment in the Philippines.Malaysia was the latest country SCGJWD has invested in, partnering with Swift Haulage Berhad (SWIFT), a major integrated logistics service provider listed on the Malaysian Stock Exchange, to establish joint venture Swift Cold Chain Sdn Bhd to invest in three cold storage warehouse projects. These are: (1) The GVL Cold Chain project, within Shah Alam International Logistics Hub covering approximately 11,000 m2 with a 10,000 pallet capacity. Construction is expected to be completed in Q4 2025 for service in early 2026; (2) The cold storage warehouse project in Johor Bahru covering 10,000 m2 with a 10,000 pallet capacity. Preparations to start construction are currently under way and are expected to be completed in Q4 2026. Both these projects will require a total investment of more than 800 million baht; (3) The cold storage warehouse construction project in Penang, with an area of 10,000 to 20,000 m2. This project is expected to be finalized in Q1 2027."SCGJWD prioritizes the expansion of its logistics clusters in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, all of which are leading ASEAN countries with high growth potential. However, due to their archipelago-like geography, freight transport requires expertise and a truly comprehensive service network including solutions to meet the specific needs and addressing logistics and supply chain issues for customers. Therefore, we offer a wide range of services, including land, rail, and water transport; cold storage; general warehousing; and international freight forwarding, to meet the logistics needs of customers in each country and to ship goods from Singapore to Malaysia, the Philippines, or Indonesia," Mr Bunn said.Mr. Charvanin Bunditkitsada, Co-CEO of SCGJWD, stated that the 'CLMV + China' markets are strategically important for SCGJWD's cold storage business, with a broad market base covering both domestic consumption and import-export markets. This collaboration enables SCGJWD to connect and enhance its cross-border transportation services for temperature-controlled goods and general goods on the Thailand-ASEAN-China route. This has also led SCGJWD to adapt its transportation models and routes, including providing cross-border transportation services from other countries to Cambodia during the border closure period.SCGJWD, in collaboration with its partner RMA, has expanded its cold storage warehouse in Cambodia by 1,200 m2, bringing the total floor area to 3,400 m2, with an investment of US$550,000 (approximately 17.5 million baht). Recently, the Company partnered with Express Food Group (EFG), Cambodia's major operator of food chain franchises, including The Pizza Company, Dairy Queen, and Swensen's, to import and transport cooking equipment from Thailand to Cambodia. The Company offered a solution during border closure by adjusting the transportation route through Laos and Vietnam to Cambodia, as well as by sea routes. Furthermore, the Company provided services to 'TOUS les JOURS', a customer of EFG, to transport baking ingredients from Vietnam to its 6-7 branches in Cambodia. The Company also plans to expand its logistics services through a collaboration with its Vietnamese partner Transimex, which is a comprehensive end-to-end logistics provider, to supply temperature-controlled freight services for BigC.SCGJWD's goal is to make cold storage and temperature-controlled transportation a core growth driver, which aligns with the overall projection of the cold storage business in ASEAN from 2022 to 2027. A good example is Indonesia, whose total cold storage market is expected to increase by nearly 80%, from US$6.9 to US$12.5 billion. The Philippines' market is likewise expected to increase by 46.5% from US$5 to US$7.4 billion. Malaysia's market is expected to increase by 29.5% from US$1.836 to US$2.377 billion, and Singapore's market is forecast to increase by 25.6 percent from US$829 million to US$1.041 billion, while Vietnam's market is projected to increase by 47.2% from US$4.3 to US$6.4 billion, and Thailand's market is expected to increase by 38.7% from US$3.4 to US$4.7 billion.In Thailand, SCGJWD is currently expanding its investment in ten cold storage warehouses in six provinces, covering strategic industrial areas of Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Chachoengsao, and Saraburi, as well as the northern province of Chiang Mai, with a combined floor area of over 160,000 square meters, able to support over 100,000 tons of goods or 240,000 pallets. Plans are also afoot to expand investment in Surat Thani and Khon Kaen provinces to increase service potential to ultimately cover all regions of Thailand.For more information, please visit https://www.scgjwd.com/en Press release by MT Multimedia Co Ltd for SCGJWD Logistics PCL.For more information, please contact:Thiyaporn Sriadunphan (Dah)Tel: +66 87 556 6974E-mail: thiyaporn.s@mtmultimedia.comAbout SCGJWD Logistics PCL (SET: SJWD)SCGJWD Logistics PCL was created when SCG Logistics Management Co Ltd and JWD InfoLogistics PCL, two leading logistics and supply chain service providers at the ASEAN level, together announced a merger deal on Oct 24, 2022, to become the largest Integrated Logistics and Supply Chains Solutions Provider in ASEAN. Formally recognized on Feb 24, 2023, the Company is jointly managed by Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs) Mr. Bunn Kasemsup, representing SCGL, and Mr. Charvanin Bunditkitsada, representing JWD. 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Nanning, China, Sept 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) took place in Nanning, Guangxi, China, from September 17 to 21, 2025. Nanning Rail Transit Investment Group served as a bridge for regional cooperation through diversified approaches such as project agreements, technology export, and cooperation and exchanges, showcasing the comprehensive strength of state-owned enterprises and delivering significant achievements.During the CAEXPO this year, the Group signed three cooperation projects with JD.com and other enterprises, with a total investment of RMB 850 million, covering the fields of green energy and artificial intelligence (AI). The Group also joined hands with the Shenzhen Institute of Computing Sciences and Funeng Technology Holdings (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. to establish the "Intelligent Transportation AI Data Joint Laboratory," integrating resources from all three parties to explore innovative smart rail transit applications and advance the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements. Leveraging the ASEAN Metro Cooperation Committee of the China Association of Metros, the "China-ASEAN Rail Transit Training Base" was officially inaugurated. This initiative integrates resources from the government, enterprises, and schools to cultivate high-quality rail transit professionals who possess both expertise and an international perspective, drive innovation in smart rail transit technologies, and facilitate the commercialization of achievements, thereby deepening collaboration between China and ASEAN in the rail transit sector. As the host enterprise, the Group also organized the 2nd China-ASEAN International Seminar on Railway Interconnectivity Standardization, actively establishing a regional platform for talent cultivation and joint standard-setting. At the Nanning-Hanoi Economic Corridor and the "Belt and Road" Nanning Friendship Cities Exchange Conference, the Group developed a customized "MaaS Smart Mobility+" solution to meet the needs of Khon Kaen, Thailand, for an integrated smart transportation system (Model as a Service, MaaS), providing tailored solutions for smart transportation across ASEAN. The "Guangxi AI + Low-altitude Economy Industry-Education Integration Community" was inaugurated, which marked a deepened collaboration among the government, industry, colleges and universities, research institutes, and users. The ASEAN 10-country, multilingual, real-time translation AI-powered intelligent and digital subway customer service system, jointly developed with Unisound, also drew significant attention during the CAEXPO. During the CAEXPO, delegations from 12 government and business associations representing seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Myanmar, and Vietnam, visited and conducted on-site inspections of key facilities, such as the Network Operations Command Center (NOCC), the Intelligent Operations and Maintenance Center, and the Nanning Railway S&T Innovation Industrial Park. They gave high praise to Nanning subway's efficient and intelligent operations and its 99.99% train punctuality rate, commending it as a benchmark for ASEAN rail transit operations.Established in 2008, Nanning Rail Transit Investment Group comprises 77 subsidiaries at various levels and employs more than 12,000 people. The Group has been repeatedly recognized as an "Excellent Enterprise in Guangxi" and listed among the "Top 100 Enterprises in Guangxi." Currently, the Group operates five subway lines that extend a total of 128.2 kilometers. In the first half of 2025, passenger ridership exceeded 187 million, with a passenger density of 8,300 individuals per kilometer per day, which ranked the Group 12th among 53 subway operators nationwide.In terms of industrial layout, the Group has established a coordinated model integrating rail transit construction and operation, equipment manufacturing, digital economy, and urban development. Its Nanning Rail Transit Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park and Nanning Railway S&T Innovation Industrial Park have attracted nearly 50 high-end enterprises, forming an industrial cluster. The Group's independently developed intelligent operation and maintenance system, protected by 54 patents, serves more than 70 lines across 14 cities in China. In the realm of smart cities, the Group has developed a smart platform enabling seamless integration between public transportation and shared mobility, advancing the MaaS model through "industrial investment + digital services." The "Nanning Railway One-Code Access" and "Nanning Railway APP" have served over 8 million users, facilitating over 10 billion travel scenario connections.At present, the Group has built an investment-construction-operation-management integrated system encompassing all aspects of rail transit, including design, construction, operation, consulting, maintenance, equipment manufacturing, and talent cultivation. It can provide comprehensive solutions throughout the entire chain and continues to contribute to the high-quality development of China-ASEAN rail transit and the advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).Company: Nanning Rail Transit Investment Group Co., Ltd.Email: gdtzwx1@nngdjt.com Website: http://www.nngdjt.com Telephone: +86 771 2332897 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com